Female Doctors Face Growing Sexual Harassment From Patients
Female doctors make up half of the entire medical community and more are graduating every day. However, many face a growing trend of sexual harassment. Yet, no one is informing women how to handle these acts perpetrated by peers, supervisors, and/or patients. About Sexual Harassment In 2017, close to 13,000 Americans filed sexual harassment complaints with
Read MoreEffects of The #MeToo Movement
It has been over a year since the #MeToo movement gained momentum. Researchers conducted a survey on positive results after women and men have come forward and spoke out against workplace sexual harassment. However, they were surprised that with all the good the movement has generated, there has also been a considerable unforeseen backlash. About
Read MoreHalf of Musicians Face Sexual Harassment
A new study found that half of the musicians face sexual harassment. More than 30,000 musicians polled found that 85% of victims experienced harassment. Regardless of the industry culture, female musicians deserve respect. However, due to contract work, it is difficult to report the harassment. About Sexual Harassment In 2017, close to 13,000 Americans filed
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HR's Role in Sexual Harassment
The rise of sexual harassment claims has exposed HR’s role in failing victims. Not only does the department not take claims seriously, but some HR retaliation against the employees happens to protect the powerful. Even though almost 94% of American companies have a sexual harassment policy, many companies do not follow it. About Sexual Harassment
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Science Sexual Harassment on the Rise
This summer, the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee convened to confront the rise of Science sexual harassment. The committee is exploring what the federal research agencies are and are not doing to combat predatory behavior in this field. There was not a consensus on specific policies Congress wants to see. About Sexual Harassment Federal
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Survey Reveals NIH Sexual Harassment
A recent survey analyzing data from around 16,000 employees of the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) found that 1 in 5 experienced gender harassment while at work during the last year. This NIH sexual harassment affected men, women, transgenders, and other gender identities. About Sexual Harassment In 2017, close to 13,000 Americans filed sexual harassment
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McDonald's Sexual Harassment Charges
McDonald’s sexual harassment claims are returning for the third time in a three year period. Now, female employees are coming forward to report rampant sexual harassment behaviors by male coworkers and managers. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced 25 new lawsuits by the American Civil Liberties Union. About Sexual Harassment It is important that
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Female Teachers Need Sexual Harassment Protection
In America, female teachers do not have protections against sexual harassment from students. Many report “upskirting” videos by students have become popular. Yet, administrations do nothing to protect the staff. Teacher unions are calling for schools and government to seriously examine this issue. About Sexual Harassment In 2017, close to 13,000 Americans filed sexual harassment complaints with
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School Ignores Student Sexual Harassment
A Michigan mother is suing her daughter’s charter school after administrators ignored repeated reports of sexual harassment and abuse of her daughter. Another student targeted her child and would inappropriately touch her almost daily. About Sexual Harassment In 2017, close to 13,000 Americans filed sexual harassment complaints with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). There are different forms
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Over Half of Female Surgeons Are Sexually Harassed
Annals of Surgery presented an article at the 2019 Academic Surgical Congress. The study outlined the extensive bullying and sexual harassment female surgeons experience. Researchers compiled data, and the survey numbers are extremely shocking. About Sexual Harassment In 2017, close to 13,000 Americans filed sexual harassment complaints with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). There
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